Community groups and organisations invited to crowdfunding workshop in Teignbridge

Taking place on Wednesday, October 31, 6pm to 8pm at Forde House, Newton Abbot, the workshop will see the official launch of Teignbridge’s Stronger Communities Fund which supports local projects in Teignbridge as part of Crowdfund Devon.

Local community groups and organisations interested in crowdfunding are being invited to a workshop hosted by Teignbridge District Council.

Taking place on Wednesday 31 October, 6pm to 8pm at Forde House, Newton Abbot, the workshop will see the official launch of Teignbridge’s Stronger Communities Fund which supports local projects in Teignbridge as part of Crowdfund Devon.

Crowdfund Devon has been set up to support community groups, start-up businesses, charities and individuals across the county to raise money from the crowd and unlock extra funding alongside Teignbridge’s partners at Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, West Devon Borough Council, East Devon District Council, Exeter City Council and Torridge District Council.

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Cllr John Goodey, Teignbridge District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Neighbourhoods, said: “This event is a great opportunity for community groups and others who have ideas for local projects to understand how crowdfunding can help bring their ideas forward with the support of Teignbridge and its partners that form Crowdfunding Devon.

“Crowdfunding is not new, it is a popular way for residents who become motivated to participate in something that helps make a success of the project and a lasting difference to communities.”

Teignbridge’s ten year strategy outlines ‘strong communities’, with a commitment to helping communities to become more self-supporting and self-sufficient. This includes providing grant funding to support community activities and growth.